Parker Hurley

Expertise:
NFL
Education:
IUP
Location:
Pittsburgh

Experience

Parker Hurley is an NFL writer contributing to Heavy Sports with a primary focus on the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Hurley has nearly a decade of experience covering the NFL and other sports. He has served as a lead writer and editor for FanSided’s BearGogglesOn and currently Da Windy City, where he cover the Chicago Bears. Parker has also contributed to Sports Illustrated’s On SI network, covering the San Francisco 49ers, and USA Today's Steelers Wire, covering the Pittsburgh Steelers, along with additional work across multiple national and team-focused sports media outlets. His work specializes in breaking news coverage, roster analysis, trending NFL storylines, and audience-focused digital storytelling.

Education

Parker Hurley studied communications media and sports business at IUP. He graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor's in Communications Media with a Minor in Business Management with a Sport Management track.

Latest Articles From Parker Hurley

Lions Get Injury Updates on 3 Key Stars

Lions Get Injury Updates on 3 Key Stars

Dan Campbell Expresses Confidence in Penei Sewell Move

Dan Campbell Expresses Confidence in Penei Sewell Move

Buccaneers WR Sends Strong Message During OTAs

Buccaneers WR Sends Strong Message During OTAs

Packers Defender Named Potential First-Time All-Pro

Packers Defender Named Potential First-Time All-Pro

Packers Get Mixed Injury Updates on 3 Key Stars

Packers Get Mixed Injury Updates on 3 Key Stars

Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Facing Early OTA Challenge

Buccaneers Rookie Rueben Bain Facing Early OTA Challenge

Lions LB Jack Campbell Drawing Comparisons to NFL Greats

Lions LB Jack Campbell Drawing Comparisons to NFL Greats

Matt LaFleur Leaves Door Open for Packers RB Addition

Matt LaFleur Leaves Door Open for Packers RB Addition

Packers Give Zaire Franklin Major Defensive Role

Packers Give Zaire Franklin Major Defensive Role

Lions Rookie Derrick Moore Drawing Major Praise

Lions Rookie Derrick Moore Drawing Major Praise

Buccaneers Rookie Defenders Already Impressing Veterans

Buccaneers Rookie Defenders Already Impressing Veterans

Matt LaFleur Sends Encouraging Message on MarShawn Lloyd

Matt LaFleur Sends Encouraging Message on MarShawn Lloyd

Chris Godwin Embracing New Role With Buccaneers

Chris Godwin Embracing New Role With Buccaneers

Detroit Lions Cornerback Room Is Must-Watch Group at OTAs

Detroit Lions Cornerback Room Is Must-Watch Group at OTAs

Josh Jacobs Situation Creates Future Questions for Packers

Josh Jacobs Situation Creates Future Questions for Packers

Buccaneers Offense Has Familiar Feel Under Zac Robinson at OTAs

Buccaneers Offense Has Familiar Feel Under Zac Robinson at OTAs

Buccaneers Get Positive Injury News on Cody Mauch at OTAs

Buccaneers Get Positive Injury News on Cody Mauch at OTAs

Packers Linked to Jaguars Tackle in Trade Scenario

Packers Linked to Jaguars Tackle in Trade Scenario

ESPN Questions Detroit Lions Offensive Line Plan

ESPN Questions Detroit Lions Offensive Line Plan

Todd Bowles Sends Strong Message on Young Buccaneers

Todd Bowles Sends Strong Message on Young Buccaneers

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Face Tough Chris Godwin Decision

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Could Face Tough Chris Godwin Decision

Packers Rookie Could Change Offensive Line Plans

Packers Rookie Could Change Offensive Line Plans

Lions Could Boost Pass Rush, Hurt Rivals in Potential Trade

Lions Could Boost Pass Rush, Hurt Rivals in Potential Trade

Buccaneers Facing Major Questions at Cornerback Entering 2026

Buccaneers Facing Major Questions at Cornerback Entering 2026

Packers Named Trade Fit for Familiar Jonathan Gannon Face

Packers Named Trade Fit for Familiar Jonathan Gannon Face

Detroit Lions Defensive Changes Could Fuel Super Bowl Push

Detroit Lions Defensive Changes Could Fuel Super Bowl Push

Why Tucker Kraft Is So Important to Green Bay Packers Offense

Why Tucker Kraft Is So Important to Green Bay Packers Offense

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Get Strong NFC South Outlook for 2026

Tampa Bay Buccaneers Get Strong NFC South Outlook for 2026

Lions Need Jahmyr Gibbs Extension Before Bijan Robinson

Lions Need Jahmyr Gibbs Extension Before Bijan Robinson

Detroit Lions Suggested to Reach Out to Familiar Face

Detroit Lions Suggested to Reach Out to Familiar Face